Initiation Of Isolation Or Physical Restraint In The Absence Of A

LICENSED INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONER. (1) In the absence of a licensed independent practitioner, isolation or restraint may be initiated by a licensed mental health professional or by non-licensed mental health personnel with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or two (2) years of full time equivalent experience in a mental health inpatient or residential treatment setting. Any staff member who initiates isolation or physical restraint must have documented training in compliance with this chapter. Staff who are authorized to take orders must immediately contact a licensed independent practitioner regarding authorization for the isolation or restraint. Chemical restraint can be initiated only by order of a physician.